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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to San José

Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
Avianca Logo
11:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YYZ-SJO
18h 05m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.SJO-YYZ
20h 20m1 stop
C$ 432Avianca
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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
Avianca Logo
11:55 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.YYZ-SJO
16h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.SJO-YYZ
20h 20m1 stop
C$ 439Avianca
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:10 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.YUL-SJO
25h 15m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 45mdirect
C$ 525Air Canada
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Air Canada Logo
6:10 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.YUL-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:55 a.m. - 8:53 p.m.SJO-YUL
34h 58m2 stops
C$ 528Air Canada
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
8:42 a.m. - 4:22 p.m.YUL-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:57 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO-YUL
11h 43m1 stop
C$ 530Copa Airlines
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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:37 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.YOW-SJO
11h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 5:06 p.m.SJO-YOW
25h 36m2 stops
C$ 547United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
United Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.YYZ-SJO
8h 16m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.SJO-YYZ
25h 54m2 stops
C$ 550United Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Air Transat Logo
6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO
6h 00mdirect
Air Transat Logo
1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
C$ 574Air Transat
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Air Transat Logo
6:45 a.m. - 11:35 p.m.YUL-SJO
18h 50m1 stop
Air Transat Logo
12:55 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.SJO-YUL
15h 20m1 stop
C$ 596Air Transat
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Tue, 19 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Copa Airlines Logo
8:42 a.m. - 4:22 p.m.YUL-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:09 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO-YUL
14h 31m1 stop
C$ 654Copa Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 591 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 432 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San José costs C$ 570 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 247 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Toronto to San José which costs C$ 743 on average, and Montreal to San José, which costs C$ 765 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is May, where tickets cost C$ 572 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 1,241 and C$ 883 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of C$ 611.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 607 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 645 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 243
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Montreal to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • What hotels are near San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and a 20-minute drive from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The Courtyard by Marriott is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría.

  • What is the best way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose is by rental car or taxi, as the drive only takes 25-30 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use public transportation, such as the local train, but it takes upwards of an hour.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any smoking areas?

    At this time, there are no designated smoking areas inside of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. However, there are some areas outside of the main buildings and near the parking structures where travelers are allowed to smoke.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any private lounges?

    There are currently two private lounges inside San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located on the upper floor of the main terminal, while the VIP Lounge Costa Rica is located on the lower floor. All travelers are able to purchase an access pass for either of these lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 591 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 432 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 570. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 247 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 898. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are C$ 1,102 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 386 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 749.

  • How many direct flights to San José are there each week?

    Each week there are around 8 direct flights from within Canada to San José. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl C$ 463, from Toronto Pearson Intl C$ 807
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you are interested in direct flights to San Jose, there are several airlines that you can choose from. While Air Canada and Air Transat are known for offering many amenities, such as complimentary food and drinks, WestJet is popular for having particularly budget-friendly tickets.
  • Hoping to purchase some souvenirs or gifts? Browse through the many stores in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. There are 6 duty-free shops located throughout the terminals, as well as small boutiques that sell cosmetics, jewelry, books and a variety of travel essentials.
  • For those that would like to be pampered after their flight to San Jose has landed, pay a visit to one of the Spa Mioderma locations within San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. These spas offer a variety of services, including facials, manicures and massages, making them an enjoyable and convenient place to treat yourself.
  • If you would like to grab a bite to eat in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, there are several dining options that you can choose from. Cafe Lavazza is a casual restaurant located in the Mezzanine lobby, while Brioche Dorée is a quicker option located in the main terminal.
  • For travelers with a large amount of luggage, consider using San José Juan Santamaria International Airport’s luggage porter service. These porters can be found near the baggage claim in the Arrivals terminal and standard rates are posted on the walls of the airport. Whether you’re heading towards the rental car center or one of the parking structures, they will help carry your luggage to wherever you choose.

Top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 396 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.8Food
8.5Crew
7.4Comfort
7.9Boarding
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The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

8.0 ExcellentShazad, Jun 2025AGP - YUL
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The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

Extra attention to kids, thank you, we appreciate! Perfect landing

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

My luggage passed security but just before boarding the plane I watched as my luggage was thrown on the belt to enter the plane in Windsor and my luggage cover was half off. it was damaged before even making it onto the plane! I’ve had the luggage and covered for a year and have never had any issues. I mentioned it to an Air Canada employee who told me to use the app to make the crew aware of this (she said so they could fix it) but sure enough my luggage was damaged with no cover in sight! I sent an email to AC that was ignored. Awful experience! Also, a 4.5 hour flight and you are offered pretzels or a cheap single cookie?? Wow. The return flight did not have any entertainment available unless you used your own device and their wifi. The USB plug on the back of the seat did not charge my phone so my battery drained by using it for a short period of time. There was no warning that this was the case prior to boarding the aircraft. Lastly, the plane was freezing. I asked if they had any small blankets (which used to be standard) and was told they were only for the front section. Would never fly AC again!

On the flight from Montreal to Calgary the flight attendant we had was excellent. Unfortunately I did not get her name but she made the flight very comfortable and enjoyable.

Food hope it make it international not mainly like pilipino food

Just a little improvement on food but everything is excellent

Like- beer/wine for free Dis-like- all other aspects- customer service was horrible the entire trip. No help from Air Canada after they changed flight 6+ hours later. Also they put us on standby for no reason. Then almost 2 hours to get our bags after we arrived back at airport

This was actually a bus ride to the KW airport. It was smooth and comfortable and on time.

The plane in use lacked an entertainment system (perhaps because it was still being updated?). It was an overnight flight so it wasn't terrible but still. The actual seat was adequate but not great. As an economy flyer, food review is largely irrelevant. I am unhappy with this race to the bottom for services provided especially as it applies to baggage restrictions.

Service Director cut all cabin lights and window screens defaulted to dark, but it was an afternoon flight going west. I spent hours trying to see what was reading as reading lights weren't working either. What the hell.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Enjoyed the flights with Air Canada. Friendly, courteous staff and flight crew - kept us informed and efficiently got us boarded and to destination on time. Seats were reasonably comfortable and good room in the overhead spaces.

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

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